"Our state is awash with alcohol and that alcohol is placing an enormous burden on our health system," he said.

Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education chief Michael Thorn said the 2015 election was the perfect chance to take a stand.

"In the run up to the Queensland election, we are challenging all political candidates to declare whether they stand for effective evidence-based measures that save lives and reduce harms, or whether they are willing to watch and do nothing as the state's alcohol toll continues to grow," Mr Thorn said.